Elected Corn Hog Committee Heads Named in Marion County
In Marion County elections held last Friday, township representatives were chosen for the county Corn Hog committee. Named appointees from the State Department list join local directors and township heads across numerous townships including Knoxville, Polk, Clay, Pallas, Indiana, Liberty, Franklin, Prairie, Union, Red Rock, Summit, Washington, and more, with a roster of men such as L. T. Newton, W. C. Blackman, Frank Converse, John Hartley, S. A. Roberts, and others guiding the plan through local boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville
L. T. Newton
Polk
W. C. Blackman
Clay
Frank Converse
Pallas
John Hartley
Indiana
S. A. Roberts
Liberty
W. L. c. Franklin
John Shivers
The
Otley
J. L. Goff
Arie Bogaard
Pella
Lake Prairie
D. S. de Haan
Amsterdam
West
John A. van Lint
Battle Ridge
Arie van Steenis
Gary van Zee
Bunker
Hill
Waiter van Zomeran
Ben den
Henry Bensink
James Ver Ploeg
Plain View
T. T. Verros
G. H._Tysseling
Porterville
G. A
de Cook
A. M. Blom
W. T. van Zante
Peres Idee
Pete Slycord
P. Silver Grove
East
John Gosselink
W. H. Nolle
Peter Tushberden
Peter van Donselaar
Lain
W. East
Henry Kenning
Clyde Renaud
Silver Grove
John van Hemert
Frances de Geus
Pella Independent
Will Langerak
Jake de Rock Island
Arie P. de Cook
Roosevelt to speak at Woodrow Wilson Foundation dinner
President Roosevelt will address the first national dinner of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation in Washington at 9 p.m. CST. The broadcast will carry nationwide via two major networks. Also reported: rescue of James Henderson, 19, from the Cedar River by Bruce Campbell and Frank Fox, swift boat through thin ice with firemen aiding return to shore. Burglars stole 625 dollars from Baron department store in Sioux City after breaking in with a skylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Washington
James Henderson
Waterloo
Cedar River
Bruce Campbell
Frank Fox
Bourglars
Baron Department Store
Sioux City
Marion County Medical Society Holds Meeting
The Marion County Medical Society met at the Boylan Cafe in Knoxville for dinner and a business session. New member J Gail McClure was welcomed. officers were elected with Dr E P Bell as president and Dr A Reiter as vice president. Mrs M D Twitty urged better cooperation between the Board of Supervisors and the County Medical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Medical Society
Boylan
Knoxville
J. Gail McClure
E. C. McClure
Bussey
Albany
Jews University
McClure
E. P. Bell
Pleaantville
A. Reiter
H. L. Bridgeman
F. P. Ralston
M. D. Twitty
Harmony Quartette to Perform at Peoria Church
The Harmony Quartette will give a concert at the Christian Reformed church in Peoria on Monday evening at 7 45. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartette
Peoria Church
Harmony Quartette
Christian Reformed Church
Peoria
Legion Hall Remodeled With Legion Labor and CWA Aid
At a Legion and Civil Works Administration meeting the Van Veen Van Hemert Post decided to remodel the Legion Memorial Hall. Plans include a large stage, a full basement converted to club rooms, and painting. The project will cost about 2500 dollars with labor to be provided by unemployed Legion members if possible. otherwise other worthy persons will be employed. The work is to begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Veen
van Hemert Post American Legion
Civil Works Administration Committee
Legion Memorial Hall
Legionaires
CWA
Welfare League and Red Cross Thank Public for Christmas Baskets
Jacob Pender local Red Cross chairman thanks contributors for Christmas baskets provided through Pella High School. Provisions were distributed to the poor and needy. baskets this year smaller due to more families being employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Pender
American Red Cross Society
Hansel and Gretel Opera at Pella College Bill
Hansel and Gretel by the Hansel and Gretel Opera Company will be presented next week at Pella College lecture course. Wil lard Rhodes directs with Maria Matyas as Hansel Eunice Steen as Gretel Constance Eberhart as the witch Olive Meminger as the mother and Clegg Monroe as the father. Spectacular scenery costumes and electrical effects are praised. January 5 at the high school with 76c main floor and first balcony rows 50c balcony seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansel and Gretel Opera Company
Pella
Engelbert Humperdinck
Willard Rhodes
Cincinnati
American Opera
Mr. Rhodes
Maria Matyas
Hansel
Eunice Steen
Gretel
Constance Eberhart
Olive Meminger
Clegg Monroe
Humperdinck
Inspirational program at First Christian Reformed church
An inspirational program is planned for next Wednesday evening January 3 at the First Christian Reformed church under the Knights in Armor Society. The young men's organization invites all ages to attend and start the New Year with an engaging event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Reformed Church
Knights In Armor Society
Notice of Stockholders Meeting and Directors Election
Public notice states the Pella National Bank stockholders will meet at the banking house in Pella Iowa on Tuesday January 9 1984 between 1 and 3 p m to elect six directors. Also listed is a public sale of a remorted quantity of good used tumblers on Saturday December 20 at Fechter Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella’ National Bank
Pella
Iowa
Geo. G. Grass
Fecter Works
Post Office Hours Mary 1 1934
Post Office hours announced for Mary on March 1 1934 from 10 to 10 80 a m. Parcel Post stamp general delivery and carriers window to open. collections from letter box service reorganized.
Chronicle Extends New Year's Greetings 1934
The Pella Chronicle thanks advertisers readers and contributors as it closes 1938 and enters 1939 offering best wishes for a Happy and Successful New Year to all in the community and beyond, noting business uncertainties and price shifts but continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Pella
Pork Shortage Won’t Follow Corn Hog Plan
Government corn hog production control aims to reduce hog marketing by 25 percent in 1984 but will not create pork shortages in the United States. Normal domestic needs and probable export demand are considered, with emphasis on preventing oversupply and boosting farmer buying power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Walter L. Brown
Iowa State College
Extension Service
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Middle West
Tdidna
Stores to Close New Year s Day
Following the custom of the past few years offices and stores are requested to remain closed on January 1 New Year s Day a legal holiday This action was taken by the Chamber of Commerce at a general meeting some years ago Board of Directors Pella Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Mrs R De Groot Dies at Garfield Iowa
Mrs R De Groot of Garfield died at her home four miles west of Oskaloosa at 2 15 Monday morning December 18, aged 66 after an illness of four and a half months. She is survived by her husband R De Groot and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. de Groot
Garfield
Oskaloosa
Woman Injured When Gun Discharges at Melcher
Mrs. James Clark of Melcher was wounded in the abdomen by a small caliber revolver that discharged while on a table after her husband Nolan Clark was repairing it. The beam of light went out, the injury described as a flesh wound, not believed serious. Deputy Sheriff Lubberden investigated and found the incident accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Express
James
Card of Thanks Extends Gratitude to Friends and Neighbors
Card of thanks extends appreciation to friends and neighbors for support and kindness. The note expresses gratitude for sympathy and acts during a time of need.
Week of Prayer set with Dr. Nettinga speaker at college
The faculty religious life committee and city church officials announce the annual college week of prayer with Dr. C. Hettinga of Western Seminary as speaker. Daily morning services in the college chapel and evening services at multiple local churches run January 8 to 12 with offerings to support the seminary and church expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faculty of
X . College
Wit Ors
Iitels
C. Nettinga
Western Seminary
Nettinga
College
Baptist Church
Third Reformed
Second Reformed
First Reformed
First Reformed Church
Hettinga
Third Church
First Church
Holland
Nesbit Home Damaged by Fire Monday Evening
A Nesbit home suffered damage Monday evening when a blaze broke out in an upstairs room during supper. Firefighters confined the fire to between the walls as smoke and water caused extensive damage to the house and contents. The origin is believed to be a chimney fire from an open fireplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesbit
High School Cantata Draws Large Community Crowd
A well attended high school cantata under Miss program direction featured solos, chorus and community singing for Christmas. Admission proceeds supported Welfare League food drive as Mr Plender praised the generous audience contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nume Acepartment
Missrogram
Welfare League
Plender
P H Van Gorp Lauded In Pella Funeral Rites
Funeral services for P H Van Gorp were held at his Main Street home and the Baptist church, with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Born January 26 1860 in Pella he died December 21 1938 at age 78. He led Garden City Feeder Co and Woodrow Washer Co after a mercantile career, served on the city council, aided Central College and church work, and was a pioneer stockholder in Pella's early development. He was survived by his wife of over fifty years and two sons Rick and Harve. His death ends a lengthy, active community life marked by generous help to workers and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.H. van Gorp
Main Street
Baptist Church
Ralph T. Nordlund
Oakwood Cemedry
Peter H. N (Kempke) van
Pella
Iowa
Nellie Pos
Harve
Rick
Ella
Garden City Feeder Co
Woodrow Washer Co
van Gorp
Central College
Baptist Echo
Ellow
Christmas Fittingly Observed at the First Reformed Church
Last Sunday morning the Christmas fitting observed at the First Reformed Church featured department pageants and exercises by the children. A large choir, directed by Howard, led choral numbers with well trained voices and festive readings throughout the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Rens
Redeemer
Hdwara Nee Ea
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Leslie M. Carl
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Bill Driver
Oklahoma City
Bobby
Driver
Supreme ‘Court
Leipzig
Paris
Mussolini
Chicago Macaroni Co
Farm Administration
Pring’ Agmianta
University of South Dakota
Day
Immigration Department
University of Iowa
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Clinton
Sadee A. G. Zimmerman
Madison
Sander
Hamburg
Leonard Siever
Dent Lothario
Pasadena
Cal
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Baron Fitts
He Chamber. of Commerce
Legion Hall
RED ‘Cross
Dogie
Brown
U. S
Melcher
Drs. C. Nettinga
Cantata Well
P. H. van Gorp
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